A small collection of works focused closely on Banks Peninsula, spanning the nineteenth century to the present day.
A small collection of works focused closely on Banks Peninsula, spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Two colonial artists are represented with several works each:
- W. M. N. Watkins (1835-1904)
- S. C. Farr (1827-1918).
Other artists include:
- Thomas Cane (1830-1905)
- Robert Herdman-Smith (1872-1947)
- Charles Meryon (1821-1868)
- R. A. Gill (1838-1907).
The collection also includes original nautical sketches by Akaroa’s favourite son, Frank Worsley (1872-1943).
An Old Chum Etat de la petite colonie Française d’Akaroa Little River Greens Point Akaroa showing Victoria Hotel Akaroa Harbour from Barrys Bay 15 Knots
